The Prime Minister met with pilots who took part in the attacks in the Gaza
Strip and said, "You carried out the missions that were defined for you in a
precise manner. If the quiet is maintained – you will be able to continue
preparing for the next campaign.

If the quiet is violated, you will go back and hit what's left. During the
precise operation, Hamas's arsenals were hit very hard. In the IDF's precise
operation, most of the missiles aimed at the center of the country were
destroyed, as were thousands of missiles aimed at the south of the country.
As soon as the operation achieved its goals, there was no reason to continue
it. We chose when it began and we controlled how it ended. If the quiet
continues, it will be met with quiet. If it is violated, we will respond
strongly.

I salute the reservists for their determination to be mobilized for the
security of the state. It is very likely that we will need you in the
future."